Rear crank seal

[Jonny77]

Looks like mine is leaking.

Gearbox backwards or engine forwards and up?
How much grief am I about to let myself in for? How many hours shall I book away from SWMBO?

I might even consider paying someone to do it. Anyone done so and have a price?

[stormforce]

i would say for sure gearbox backwards as its easier then getting the engine out.Never done one yet so wouldn't have a clue what to do at the mo

[chrisinflight]

Over-full maybe?

Do this first- Check your oil level when cold with vehicle on the level. If it`s anything over the top-mark the rear-crank seal may leak. I drained a bit out of mine and the leak stopped.

[Jonny77]

Do this first- Check your oil level when cold with vehicle on the level. If it`s anything over the top-mark the rear-crank seal may leak. I drained a bit out of mine and the leak stopped.

Top tip that man!
Actually I checked the level today. I have not started the engine since Monday and its parked on a level driveway. The oil level is about 1mm over the hatched area. I think I will drain it down and see what happens before I attempt to remove that rather heavy looking gearbox.
Thanks for the advice.

[cazyp]

Mine has leaked very very slightly since it has been parked on an upward hill every night.

[Jonny77]

Hmmm, still leaking. I think I will give Forte Seal Conditioner a go, the interweb says it works so it must be good.
Snake oil it may be but I really dont want to have to remove the box unless I really have to!